NOTE: Carefully read entire instructions thoroughly before attempting to install this part. Parts Included: Qty 93-326EP009 Front Armor: Drvr 1 93-326EP010 Front Fender: Pass 1 90-6774m Hardware Pack: Nutcert Installation 1 96-5951 Nutcert Tool 1 10mm Star Washer 1 10mm-1.5 X 50mm Socket Head Bolt 1 10mm Flat Washer 1 10mm Nut: Un-plated 1 90-6778m Hardware Pack: 2 10mm Nutcert 14 10mm X 25mm Button Head Bolt 26 Thread Locker Tube: Blue 1 IMPORTANT!: In order to install this rear armor kit you will have to drill holes in the body. Product cleaning and maintenance instructions Stainless Steel Finish Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap, window or glass cleaner may be used to clean the finish. Dual state powder coat finish Mild soap, window or glass cleaner may be used to clean the finish. In order to protect the finish, you may wax your product on a regular basis with pure carnauba automotive wax. Do not use any types of soap, polish or was that contains abrasive that could damage the finish. Textured coated finishes should be cleaned with a mild soap on a damp sponge. Do not apply polish or was that requires to be removed by means of buffing. This type of wax is commonly used at car wash facilities. Chrome Finish Mild soap, window or glass cleaner may be used to clean the finish. In order to protect the finish you should wax your product on a regular basis with pure carnauba automotive wax. Do not use any types of soap, polish or was that contains abrasive that could damage the finish.
INSTALLATION: Step 1: Remove any previously installed armor or rear fender accessories. Step 2: Thoroughly clean and dry the rear fenders using compressed air or clean cloths. Step 3: Remove the tail light assemblies from the rear of the vehicle. Unclip the OE wiring harnesses. Save the OE hardware for reinstallation. (Fig. A) NOTE: Take special care not to damage the paint. OE Tail Light OE wiring Harness Fig. A Step 4: Working on the drivers side of the vehicle, apply painters masking tape to outer edges of the rear fender and any other area that may be contacted during armor installation. This will prevent any possible damage to the paint. Step 5: Carefully raise the rear fender armor (93-326EP009 drvr and 93-326EP010 pass) into position on the rear fender. Make sure the armor is level and is following the same edges as the vehicle.. Mark the location of the armor mounting holes using a permanent marker. IMPORTANT!: Align the upper edge of the armor with the body line. The bottom rear edge of the armor should line up with the radius of the lower edge and fender contour. The front of the armor should be aligned so that it provides proper clearance for door operation. (Fig G) NOTE: Applying painters masking tape to the marked drill locations may help to protect the paint.
Mounting Hole Armor 93-326EP009 drvr and 93-326EP010 pass Fig. B Step 6: Center punch the previously applied drill marks and drill each hole to 17/32. (Fig. C) Center Punch Rear Jeep Fender Fig. C Step 7: Remove the armor (93-326EP009 drvr and 93-326EP010 pass) from the rear fender. Step 8: It is recommended starting out with an 1/8 bit working up to 17/32. This method will help reduce the chances of paint chipping. A Unibit or similar tool is recommended. (Fig. D) NOTE: Areas around the door jamb will need to penetrate both layers of sheet metal when drilling.
Jeep Rear Fender 17/32 Drill Bit 1/8 Drill Bit Fig. D Step 9: Install the (13 per side) 10mm nutcerts into the previously drilled 17/32 holes. (Fig. E) NOTE: If you do not have a professional nutcert installation tool, use the 10mm X 50mm socket head bolt, 10mm nut and washer. Install the nutcert into the 1/2 hole on the vehicle. Thread the nut up as far on the 10mm bolt as it will go and then follow that with the washer. Thread the bolt, nut, washer, nutcert tool (96-5951) and star washer assembly into the nutcert. (Fig. E) While holding the 10mm bolt with an Allen wrench, tighten the nut and washer down against the nutcert. Use the nutcert tool and star washer to keep the nutcert body from spinning while tightening the 10mm bolt. Once the nutcert is properly installed into the vehicle remove the 10mm bolt, nut, washer, nutcert tool (96-5951) and star washer. 10mm Rivet 10mm Star washer Jeep Rear Fender Rivet Tool 96-5951 10mm X 50mm bolt, 10mm Nut and Washer Fig. E 10mm Nutcerts Installed
Step 10: After installing the nutcerts, run a 10mm-1.5 tap through the threads. Installation can often warp the nutcert threads. (Fig. F) 10mm-1.5 Tap 10mm Nutcerts Installed Fig. F Step 11: Reinstall the armor (93-326EP009 drvr and 93-326EP010 pass) and secure using the supplied (13 per side) 10mm X 25mm bolts. Be sure to apply threadlocker to the 10mm bolts. (Fig. G) NOTE: The nutcerts are prone to spinning if not installed properly or cross threaded. Be sure to start the bolts by hand in the nutcerts. (13) 10mm X 25mm Bolt Armor 93-326EP009 drvr and 93-326EP010 pass 10mm Bolt Fig. G Threadlocker Step 12: Torque all OE hardware according to manufacturers specifications or the supplied hardware according to the torque chart below.
Step 13: Repeat steps 4 through 12 on the passenger side of the vehicle. Step 14: Reconnect the OE tail light wiring harness and install the OE tail light assemblies using the previously removed OE hardware. (Fig. A) Step 15: Installation is now complete. (Fig. H) Fig. H
Bolt Torque and ID Decimal System Metric System All Torques in Ft. Lbs. Bolt Size Grade 5 Grade8 Bolt Size Class 9.8 Class 10.9 Class 12.9 5/16 15 20 M6 5 9 12 3/8 30 45 M8 18 23 27 7/16 45 60 M10 32 45 50 1/2 65 90 M12 55 75 90 9/16 95 130 M14 85 120 145 5/8 135 175 M16 130 165 210 3/4 185 280 M18 170 240 290 T T D D L L G 1/2-13x1.75 HHCS Grade 5 Grade 8 M12-1.25x50 HHCS (No. of Marks + 2) D T L X D T L X P G = Grade (Bolt Strength) D = Nominal Diameter (Inches) T = Thread Count (Threads per Inch) L = Length (Inches) X = Description (Hex Head Cap Screw) P = Property Class (Bolt Strength) D = Nominal Diameter (M illimeters) T = Thread Pitch (Thread Width, mm) L = Length (M illimeters) X = Description (Hex Head Cap Screw) For Technical Support/Warranty Information please call 310-762-9944 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220